After migrating to Germany with his family, he started playing football at Bayern Munich youth academy.

He was one of the key players of 1988-89 Galatasaray squad that played Semi Finals in European Champions Cup.

Uğur Tütüneker scored 2 and set 1 goal up for Galatasaray in their memorable 5-0 victory against Neuchatel Xamax.

Uğur Tütüneker suffered injuries throughout his career, preventing him from maintaining a regular spot.

He also managed Yimpaş Yozgatspor twice, Kayseri Erciyesspor, İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor and İstanbulspor.